Hello everyone,

This month’s Social Justice Hub Drop-in will be a digital problem-solving space for people wondering how to be an effective helper in times of crisis.

“I want to help but don’t know how” is a common refrain. Come talk with peers and community organizers about core principles for getting involved for the first time and how make meaningful contributions to the community work you want to be a part of.

Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/zrbB6biw0Y

Topic: SHJ Drop In Event - I Want To Help But Don’t Know How

Time: Jun 25, 2025 01:00 PM Winnipeg

Join Zoom Meeting

https://umanitoba.zoom.us/j/64950470042?pwd=af1ro8zkyMZLvUuUJosmlG8zsv3uWY.1

Meeting ID: 649 5047 0042

Passcode: 389868

Folks who don't register in advance are also welcome to drop-in!

Some questions to consider in advance:

What has the response to wildfires displacing northern Indigenous communities in Manitoba shown us about the complexity of emergency response?

What are some ways volunteers can actually take away capacity from relief efforts?

What is the role of sustainable, ongoing relationships when responding to emergencies?

What are the skills and gifts you have to offer and what resources do you have access to?

How do you choose where to put your energy when everything feels important and everything is connected?

This drop-in will aim to actually direct participants on how to get involved by making community connections and discuss how to do so in a good way.

If you have any questions about the event, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Best,

Mir Sanjana Tarannum (She/Her)

Coordinator, Community Engaged Learning

Rm. 203 – 55 Chancellor Circle

University of Manitoba

E-mail: sanjana.tarannum@umanitoba.ca

Ph: (431) 373-4617

http://umanitoba.ca/community-engaged-learning

The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Ininewuk, Anisininewuk, Dakota Oyate and Denesuline, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.